NeTashStar is The Visionary Leader at the forefront of entrepreneurship and community
empowerment With over 25 years of expertise in procuring grants, RFPs and government contracts, leading business development and achieving market success, she has established herself as a force for increasing revenue in both the public and private sectors.
Building a Black-Owned Powerhouse
NeTashStar's entrepreneurial spirit shines brightest in her role as Founder and Chairwoman of NBL Advisor Group (NBL), a Black-owned consulting powerhouse valued at $1.2 million (per an Accenture 360° Value report, August 2023). This company serves as a beacon for micro-businesses, nonprofits, small businesses, and even conglomerates, by providing expert guidance in procuring local, state, and federal grants, RFPs, government contracts, and customizing frameworks for organizational growth.
NBL's success extends beyond impressive numbers. In 2024, they are set to launch StarG.A.I.T.TM, a revolutionary digital platform co-developed by Synergy21 Inc. This innovative tool promises to transform the competitive government grants and RFP landscape. It is projected to increase NBL's valuation fivefold.
A Commitment to Community Empowerment
As a leader her passion, tenacity, and focus extend beyond business success. She is a dedicated community servant who has founded and chaired multiple successful programs. Empowerment programming for youth like CAPA (Creative and Preforming Arts Academy) and Proof Positive (a youth outreach and performing arts troupe), Becoming a DebutanteTM (a BIPOC girls leadership series), Operation RISE (a STEM campaign in partnership with Obama Administration’s Let Girls Learn), and Stop the Drop Georgia (a statewide intervention). These initiatives highlight her unwavering commitment to empowering the youth in her community.
A Life of Leadership
The goal is to bring a legacy of leadership across businesses with her achievements reaching
beyond NBL Advisor Group. Organizations like Synergy21 Inc., Visions Community Development Group and Fit Life Foundation for Child Obesity further showcase her ability to conceive, launch, and lead businesses across diverse industries. Strategic optimization permeates all her endeavors, contributing to her proven ability of securing revenue from government agencies, leading private and public sector teams, and developing impactful strategies.
Education and Expertise
Grounded by her upbringing and early educational foundation in Oakland, California, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from California State University, Sacramento, and a Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Management & Leadership from the University of Georgia, Institute for Nonprofit Organizations.
A Trailblazer for the Future
Currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia, NeTashStar continues to be a trailblazer as a subject matter expert (SME) in special procurements and organizational development growth. She actively shapes the landscape of special procurements, development, and entrepreneurship, all while empowering communities and fostering a brighter future for our youth. Join her collaborative movement to empower communities and drive economic growth. Learn more about her initiatives at www.linkedin.com/in/netashstar.